Hosted by Kayne Tremills, this series tackles some of the most pressing issues kids face today. My Great Big Adventure captures real stories from kids and celebrities who have been there, and shows that no matter how difficult the challenge, with the right tools there's always a way to make your own big adventure better!
Dr Adam Rutherford tells the extraordinary story of the scientific quest to discover the secrets of the cell and of life itself. Every living thing is made of cells, microscopic building blocks of almost unimaginable power and complexity.
Featuring interviews with his followers, critics and Raël himself, this docuseries traces how a UFO-inspired religion spiraled into a controversial cult.
Ride along with the NTSB and its inter-agency partners as they work together towards determining the probable cause of aircraft accidents. These NTSB investigations provide a window into the integral role of air travel in Alaskan life, while raising awareness that might prevent future accidents.
In the documentary series KAPSUR, follow 20 dynamic young Francophones who live off the beaten track in regions of Canada that deserve to be discovered. Whether they are native to the area or immigrants, these passionate young people share their zest of life, their passions, and their extraordinary daily lives. In each episode, we meet a young person, such as Julian in the Yukon, who dares to dive into a frozen lake; Audrey-Anne in northern Ontario, who goes ice fishing; Shapatu in northern Quebec, who performs an Innu play with his troupe; and Nicolas in Newfoundland, who introduces us to disc golf. Fun quizzes and themed segments reveal other often little-known facets of these remote regions. From Newfoundland to the Yukon, via Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, northern Ontario, northern Quebec, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia, these inspiring young people take you through the four seasons into their sometimes surprising worlds.
When Rachel Nickell is stabbed to death on Wimbledon Common in 1992 the police launch the biggest investigation since the Yorkshire Ripper. Colin Stagg is arrested, only for the judge to throw out the case.
Historical figures and their decisions that changed the course of history. Based on expert research, the program explains dilemmas the that heroes faced and options they could have chosen.
How the Silk Road Made the World
3 x 60' NHNZ/CCTV (China Central Television)
The Silk Road is one of humanity’s greatest enterprises. For thousands of years across the vastness of Eurasia,
a trade route linking east and west has deeply influenced history. Silk Road trade has helped to build and break empires, fed revolutions and profoundly affected civilisations. Humanity as we know it, and all we have created, owes much to the legendary Silk Road. This is true of objects as basic yet revolutionary as a piece of paper, to the complex metropolis of New York City. Travel through time to witness the evolution of ancient warfare, experience the horror of the Black Death, see the explosive impacts of innovations and live through radical social change. Embark on a dramatic historical journey throughout Eurasia and delve into the captivating tales of this world-famous trade route. Discover How the Silk Road Made the World.
Louis Theroux returns to the USA for three documentary films exploring the alt right and its use of social media, rap artists and their often bloody and fatal vendettas, and the repercussions in the porn industry following the #MeToo movement.